About Western Connecticut Area Agency on Aging
The Western Connecticut Area Agency on Aging enriches the lives of older adults, individuals with disabilities, and their caregivers by providing support, services, and information to help them live well with assurance, independence and dignity.
Focus Areas
Aging servicesHome-delivered and congregate meals / nutritionCaregiver support and respiteMedicare and benefits counseling (CHOICES / SHIP)Home care programs (CT Home Care Program, CHCPE)Resident services coordination / congregate housing servicesBehavioral healthHousing supportsTransportationElder abuse prevention and legal assistance
Who They Fund
older adults / seniors
About Western Connecticut Area Agency on Aging
Western Connecticut Area Agency on Aging Inc. channels federal and state public funding into services that help older adults remain independent in their communities. The largest recent award in the record is $1,784,292 to New Opportunities in Waterbury for transportation, in-home services, and nutrition, and similar support appears again in later years. That pattern shows a funder built around direct service delivery rather than endowment-style philanthropy. The grant list also points to a broad, service-oriented portfolio for older adults: meals, transportation, senior center programming, chore help, legal assistance, behavioral health, and caregiver support. Several awards go to organizations that provide integrated support across multiple needs at once, such as New Opportunities Inc., City of Torrington, and Cw Resources Inc. The foundation’s priorities also include Alzheimer’s and dementia-related aid, home-based support, and programs that connect seniors to benefits and community services. Across the recent grants provided, every recipient is in Connecticut, reflecting a clearly local funding footprint tied to the Western Connecticut service area.
What Western Connecticut Area Agency on Aging Funds
Meals and nutrition are a major part of the portfolio. The foundation gave $1,652,003 to New Opportunities Inc. in Waterbury for nutrition and in-home services, and $782,544 to Rw Solutions in New Britain for nutrition. Transportation is another repeated emphasis. City of Torrington received $1,017,646 for transportation, senior center, and nutrition services, while Torrington Medical Transport received $47,970 for transportation. Home-based help and chore support also appear regularly. Chore Service in Lakeville received $134,186 for in-home services, and Helping Hands Chore Service Inc. in Winsted received $71,353 for in-home services. Behavioral health and caregiver support show up in smaller awards as well. Naugatuck YMCA received $122,451 for behavioral health, support groups, and respite, and Monitor My Health in Bridgeport received $35,000 for behavioral health.
How Western Connecticut Area Agency on Aging Gives
Typical awards cluster around modest direct-service grants, with a p25 of $10,885, a median of $20,000, and a p75 of $47,970. The recent grants list also shows very large program awards alongside many smaller operating-style service grants, which is consistent with a public agency funding multiple provider contracts. Recipients appear across multiple years: New Opportunities Inc., City of Torrington, Cw Resources Inc., Naugatuck YMCA, Helping Hands Chore Service Inc., and Ct Legal Services all recur. The organization makes grants locally in Connecticut and does not fund individuals or program-related investments.
Financial Snapshot
Annual Giving
$4.3M
Total Assets
$5.8M
Total Revenue
$10.3M
Total Expenses
$10M
Typical Grant Size
Most grants fall between $11K and $48K, with a median of $20K.
25th Percentile
$11K
Median
$20K
75th Percentile
$48K
Geographic Reach
Local1 state funded
Funding intensity
LowHigh
Headquarters
Leadership
SPRING RAYMOND
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